Mandala Art Therapy to Help With Cancer Surgery Recovery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether creating mandala art (decorative circular patterns) helps colorectal cancer patients cope better after surgery. Researchers want to see if art therapy reduces stress, builds emotional strength, and improves your ability to handle the surgery and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for colorectal cancer surgery
- You are between 18 and 74 years old
- You can communicate and understand instructions
- Your hands and arms work well enough to draw or color
- You have no serious vision problems
- Your pain and tiredness are mild (3 or less on a 10-point scale) before starting the art therapy
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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